pears in wine are a very elegant, fresh, and delicious dessert, ideal for Saint Nicholas Day or Christmas celebrations. Naturally gluten-free, it combines the sweetness of pears with the richness of spices and red wine. Quick and easy to make, this dessert is perfect for ending a festive meal on a light and fragrant note.

Poached pears in wine

France

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Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time 40 minutes Rest time: 15 minutes Total time 1 hr 5 mins

Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 4 Special regime:

Naturally gluten-free

Cooking method: Traditional Recipe themes: Christmas ​ Saint Nicholas

Ingredients

Portions

• 4 firm pears (Conference or Williams type)

• 500 ml of red wine

• 100 g of sugar

• 1 cinnamon stick

• 2 cloves​

• 1 star anise

• 1 vanilla pod

• The zest of an orange

Preparation

1. Preparing the pears: Peel the pears, leaving the stem intact. If they cannot stand upright, trim their base slightly.
2. Syrup preparation: In a saucepan, combine the wine, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, vanilla pod and orange zest. Bring to a boil.

3. Cooking the pears: Place the pears in the saucepan and simmer over low heat for 30 to 50 minutes, or until the pears are tender, turning them regularly so that they soak evenly.

4. Resting and serving: Let the pears cool in the syrup so they absorb even more of the flavors.
5. Serve the pears topped with their reduced syrup, accompanied by a scoop of ice cream or a little whipped cream.

Keywords: Pears in wine, Saint Nicholas dessert, gluten-free dessert

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